Veteran Insurance and VA Hospital Visitation Q&A
A series of veteran benefit clarifications covers ongoing War Risk Insurance payments after the policy cap is reached, appealing before the Rating Board with prior arrangement and own travel costs, dual premiums upon reinstatement of National Service Life Insurance, and daily visiting rights at VA hospitals contingent on patient condition and hospital hours.
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Rating Board
National Service
Veterans Administration
VA bans government funds for avocational veteran training
The Veterans Administration prohibits using government funds for recreational or avocational courses after July 1 1948 under the 1949 appropriation act. Aviation training is allowed only if linked to business or occupation and medical exams are passed. Existing enrollments may finish. future ones require justification. Elementary and higher education courses remain unaffected.
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Veterans Administration
Independent Offices
Congress
1900 Women Wore Starched Petticoats In Averages
The record notes that in 1900 American women wore about six starched petticoats on average. It references Oliver Cromwell who ruled England from 1649 to 1658 as a commoner in a contrasting fact.
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Oliver Cromwell
England
Government pours millions to peg potato prices
Washington notes the government spends millions to support potato prices as growers exceed targets. With average support about 1.90 per hundredweight and some No. 1s at 2.90, the surplus reaches about 27 million bushels. The government has bought 6.6 million bushels costing over 10 million as of now.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Department of Agriculture
Department
U. S
Smoke Signal Plea Turned Down Ends Prairie Grove School
Oklahoma City reports Prairie Grove School closes after 15 pupils transfer to Guthrie due to attendance shortfall caused by a three day absence during a blizzard. Teacher Ruth Shope faced district demands to extend the term to fix records, but chose to end school. The note includes a 1948 Texas citation for divorce action John M. Bost vs Leona Grant Bost.
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Oklahoma City
Prairie Grove
Guthrie
Ruth Shope
Miss Shope
Prairie Grove School Made Notable By Its Chimney Venture
The record notes Prairie Grove School earned a unique distinction by going up its own chimney. The brief highlights the unusual feat and its local curiosity.
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Prairie Grove School
Tax Cut Justified Bill's Author Says
The author of the tax cut bill asserts a 1948 budget surplus justifies the $4.5 billion income tax slash and signals a similar cut in 1950. Knutson of Minnesota credits the June surplus to savings forced on President Truman and forecasts further reductions in income and excise taxes if Republicans gain full control. A Texas notice then follows, listing property owners in Grayson County with delinquent taxes and describing a Buck Creek land parcel.
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Washington
Knutson
Minnesota
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Truman
The
Minnesotan
Delinquent Texas property foreclosed in Grayson County suit
The State of Texas filed suit in Grayson County against J C Sharpenstein et al to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes on described Tioga and Grayson County lots. The case seeks foreclosure of tax liens with interest penalties and costs up to judgment set for August 9 1948 in the 15th District Court Sherman.
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State of Texas
Leona Grant Best
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
John M. Bost
Leona Grant Bost
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Minnie Geary
Sampy Geary
Iva Davidson
Tioga
Gilliland Street
Porch Street
Gillilland Street
John Fizer
County of
Grayson
J. C. Sharpenstein
District Court
15Th Judicial District
Pear
Teol Fungus Killer Ad From Kirkpatrick Pharmacy
An advertisement proclaims Teol a strong funguscide that kills athlete’s foot germs on contact within an hour with 90 percent alcohol. It promises a money back guarantee if not pleased and instructs asking the drugist at Kirkpatrick Pharmacy.
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Kirkpatrick Pharmacy
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Chiropractic
Jack W. Reynolds
Old Chamber of Commerce Bldg
Bonham, Tex
Veterans News
Whitewright
Section
Denison
Lake Texoma
Kingston Drug Store
Rexall
Cori
Morks
la Roe & Oran
J.C. Sharpenstein
R. T. Sharpenstein
T. R. Sharpenstein
B. W. Blackwell
H.S. Parks
State of
Buck Creek
Mobilglass
Mobilwax
Mobilgas
Mobiloil
G. C. Stateville
Magnolia
G.C. Morris
WRR
KGVL
KTAN
Krrv Kmae
KFYN
Glen Earnheart
Whitewright, Texas
Salome Gee
STORY _ DRY
B. F. Goodrich
Get
Silvertowns
Blanton Home & Auto Supply
Amer Odrich
Rubbe
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